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UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko is not going to stand by and allow Ronda Rousey to trash Joe Rogan.
Last week, Rousey went viral when she called out Rogan’s fighting expertise during a podcast appearance.
“He’s not an expert, he’s a fan with an audience. He’s never fought. Taekwondo is not fighting.”
Ronda Rousey fired shots at Joe Rogan 😬
“He’s not an expert, he’s a fan with an audience. He’s never fought. Taekwondo is not fighting.” pic.twitter.com/CTuEi0Q7zM
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 30, 2025
Rogan responded to Rousey by taking the high road instead of firing back.
“Ronda’s a legend. I’ve got nothing but love and respect for that lady. When she said I wasn’t an expert everyone’s entitled to their opinion. You have to understand why she thinks like that… she has a champion mentality. You never fought, you aren’t sh–… I get it.”
During UFC 322 media day, Shevchenko defended Rogan from Rousey’s comment by calling him a “true martial artist” and a good example for the youth.
“Joe Rogan, he is a true example for the youth. He is a true martial artist. He has a lot of knowledge in martial arts and he’s a successful man. He’s very talented and it’s just not right to say those things. I felt when there is no justice, no, it’s something wrong.”
@jzosports “Joe Rogan is a true martial artist” Valentina Schevchenko disagrees with Ronda Rousey’s comments about Rogan #ufc322 #rondarousey #joerpgan #rousey #valentinaschevchenko